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What Is It: "The Technology Integration Maxtrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students. The TIM incorporates five interdependent characteristics of meaningful learning environments: active, constructive, goal-directed (i.e., reflective), authentic, and collaborative (Jonassen, Howland, Moore, & Marra, 2003). The TIM associates five levels of technology integration (i.e., entry, adoption, adaptation, infusion, and transformation) with each of the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments. Together, the five levels of technology integration and the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments create a matrix of 25 cells..." - TIM Site﻿

What Are They: Just as there are standards to guide curriculum instruction, there are standards designed to promote best practices in learning, teaching and leading. These standards, recognized and adopted worldwide, help set the bar for excellence in our classrooms and schools.